McIntosh MA5300

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• Product: McIntosh MA5300 Integrated Amplifier

• Color: Black with blue VU meters and brushed aluminum accents

Product Description

The McIntosh MA5300 is a compact yet powerful integrated amplifier that delivers the unmistakable sound and design of McIntosh in a more accessible form. It is designed for listeners who want classic McIntosh performance in a smaller footprint without compromising on quality, control, or versatility. Despite its modest dimensions, the MA5300 provides ample power and is equipped with a full suite of analog and digital connections, making it the ideal centerpiece for any high-end stereo system.

At its heart lies the DA1 Digital Audio Module, featuring a state-of-the-art 8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz DAC operating in Quad Balanced mode. This ensures precise digital-to-analog conversion with support for high-resolution formats including DSD256 and DXD 384kHz. The MA5300 also includes McIntosh’s proprietary technologies such as Power Guard® and Sentry Monitor™, ensuring safe operation and optimal sound quality at all times.

Cosmetic Description

The MA5300 showcases McIntosh’s signature design language, with a polished black glass front panel, illuminated blue watt meters, and solid brushed aluminum end caps. The layout is clean and functional, with a central display flanked by classic rotary controls. Its build quality is unmistakably premium, reflecting the same craftsmanship found in McIntosh’s larger and more powerful models.

Specifications

• Power Output: 2 x 100 W at 8 ohms, 2 x 160 W at 4 ohms

• Digital Audio Module: DA1 with 8-channel 32-bit/384kHz DAC, Quad Balanced

• Inputs:

  • 6 analog (4x RCA, 1x XLR, 1x MM phono)

  • 6 digital (2x coaxial, 2x optical, 1x USB-B, 1x MCT)

• Headphone Output: 6.3mm jack with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®)

• Additional Features:

  • Power Guard® clipping protection

  • Sentry Monitor™ output stage protection

  • Home Theater PassThru

  • Roon Tested compatibility

  • Monogrammed Heatsinks™ with high-current output transistors

• Performance:

  • Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (+0, -3 dB)

  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95 dB (line), 82 dB (phono), 110 dB (power amp)

  • Damping Factor: >200 (8 ohms), >100 (4 ohms)

• Dimensions: 44.5 cm (W) x 15.2 cm (H) x 47.6 cm (D)

• Weight: Approx. 17.2 kg